Judge — March 17, 1928 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a dramatic scene titled "Pinched!" where a police lieutenant warns against allowing something unspecified "from Mars." The upper left shows the "Upper Circle Club" (a gentlemen's establishment) in what appears to be a flying vessel. Below, a large tornado or whirlwind labeled "D.R." (possibly referring to a political figure or concept—unclear from context) engulfs uniformed police and officials on the ground. The cartoon appears to satirize either: - Concerns about foreign interference or exotic threats - Police/authority figures struggling to maintain control against chaotic forces - A topical scandal or controversy involving exclusive clubs and corrupt authority Without additional context about Judge magazine's publication date and contemporary events, the specific political targets remain unclear, though the "Mars" reference suggests mockery of sensationalized or absurd claims.